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West Rajapalayam Village

West Rajapalayam is an inhabited village in Attur Taluk of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 634280, the Census 2011 record lists 3,223 people in 843 households and the reported area is 824.78 hectares. The local references include West Rajapalayam Gram Panchayat, Pethanaickenpalayam CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pethanaickanpalayam.

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Quick answer: West Rajapalayam is a village in Attur Taluk, Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 634280 and 3,223 people in 843 households.
Village Code634280
Population3,223
Households843
Area824.78 hectares
Nearest TownPethanaickanpalayam

Key Village Facts

Village
West Rajapalayam
Census Village Code
634280
State
Tamil Nadu
State Census Code
33
District
Salem
District Census Code
608
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Attur
Sub-district Census Code
05743
CD Block
Pethanaickenpalayam
Gram Panchayat
West Rajapalayam
Households
843
Population
3,223
Male Population
1,604
Female Population
1,619
Sex Ratio
1,009.35
Area
824.78 hectares
Area
8.25 sq km
Nearest Town
Pethanaickanpalayam
Nearest Town Distance
b km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
636115
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

West Rajapalayam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,223 people, 824.78 hectares of reported area and Pethanaickanpalayam as the nearest town reference for West Rajapalayam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSalem
TalukAttur
CD BlockPethanaickenpalayam
Gram PanchayatWest Rajapalayam
  • West Rajapalayam falls under Attur Taluk in Salem district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The Census village code is 634280.
  • The record lists 3,223 people living in 843 households.
  • The reported village area is 824.78 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pethanaickanpalayam.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density390.77 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.82 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.57%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share87.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place West Rajapalayam in the official administrative record. Census village code 634280, West Rajapalayam Gram Panchayat and Pethanaickenpalayam CD Block.

State Census Code
33
District Census Code
608
Sub-district Census Code
05743
Village Census Code
634280
CD Block Code
0094
Gram Panchayat Code
0156
CD Block Name
Pethanaickenpalayam
Gram Panchayat Name
West Rajapalayam

Location and Distance

Pethanaickanpalayam is the nearest town listed for West Rajapalayam. Salem is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Attur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Salem
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pethanaickenpalayam
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Pethanaickenpalayam
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Pethanaickanpalayam
Distance from Nearest Town
b km
Total Geographical Area
824.78 hectares
Area
8.25 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,223 people in 843 households, with 1,604 male residents and 1,619 female residents. The average household size is 3.82, and SC share is 24.57% and ST share is 0% for West Rajapalayam. Population density works out to about 390.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
843
Total Population
3,223
Male Population
1,604
Female Population
1,619
Sex Ratio
1,009.35
Average Household Size
3.82
SC Population
792
SC Male Population
400
SC Female Population
392
SC Population Share
24.57
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for West Rajapalayam list 3 government primary schools and 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
4
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
3

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for West Rajapalayam. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for West Rajapalayam include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
414 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for West Rajapalayam include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for West Rajapalayam include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for West Rajapalayam is reported as 22 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for West Rajapalayam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Corn and Tapioca, net sown area is 474 hectares and irrigated land is 414 hectares (87.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Corn
Agricultural Commodities Third
Tapioca
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
112.58
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
169.72 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
22.16 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
36.7 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9.62 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
474.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
414.0

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near West Rajapalayam

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
16
Banks in Matched Records
9
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 31%
CRM 11 69%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 25%
Canara Bank 2 12%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 12%
Indian Bank 2 12%
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd 2 12%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 636115 Salem Vazhapadi Vazhapadi (Tp) Vazhapadi #160/1, 160/2, Salem-Cuddalore Main Road, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636115
Axis Bank Limited CRM 636115 Salem Vazhapadi Vazhapadi (Tp) Cuddalore Main Road No.224/12 Vazhapadi, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636115
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 636115 Salem Vazhapadi Vazhapadi (Tp) Vazhapadi, Salem Dist, Tamil Nadu - 636115 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, 129/1, Renuga Plaza, Cuddalore Main Road, Salem…
Indian Bank ATM 636115 Salem Vazhapadi Vazhapadi (Tp) Cuddalore Main Road No 75 Vazhapadi, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636115
Indian Overseas Bank ATM 636115 Salem Vazhapadi Vazhapadi (Tp) Subbu Complex S. F. No.32/2 Vazhapadi, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636115
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd ATM 636115 Salem Vazhapadi Vazhapadi (Tp) Cuddalore Main Road, Vazhapadi 74/76, Vazhapadi, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636115
City Union Bank Limited CRM 636115 Salem Vazhapadi Vazhapadi (Tp) Cuddalore Main Road, Vazhapadi Sk Towers, No.126, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636115
Canara Bank CRM 636115 Salem Vazhapadi Vazhapadi (Tp) Vazhapadi #160/1, 160/2, Salem-Cuddalore Main Road, Salem, Tamil Nadu, 636115

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is West Rajapalayam village located?

West Rajapalayam is in Attur Taluk of Salem district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Which district is West Rajapalayam village in?

West Rajapalayam village is in Salem district.

Which state is West Rajapalayam village in?

West Rajapalayam village is in Tamil Nadu.

Which taluk is West Rajapalayam under?

West Rajapalayam comes under Attur Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of West Rajapalayam?

The Census village code of West Rajapalayam is 634280.

Which Gram Panchayat is West Rajapalayam under?

West Rajapalayam is listed under West Rajapalayam Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pethanaickenpalayam.

What is the population of West Rajapalayam village?

The village record lists 3,223 people and 843 households for West Rajapalayam.

How many households are in West Rajapalayam village?

The village record lists 843 households for West Rajapalayam.

What is the male and female population of West Rajapalayam?

The record lists 1,604 male residents and 1,619 female residents for West Rajapalayam.

What is the sex ratio of West Rajapalayam village?

The sex ratio of West Rajapalayam is 1,009.35 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of West Rajapalayam village?

The reported geographical area of West Rajapalayam is 824.78 hectares.

What is the population density of West Rajapalayam village?

The approximate population density of West Rajapalayam is 390.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to West Rajapalayam?

The nearest town listed for West Rajapalayam is Pethanaickanpalayam, about b km away.

How far is West Rajapalayam from the district headquarters?

West Rajapalayam is about 30 km from Salem, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is West Rajapalayam from the sub-district headquarters?

West Rajapalayam is about 25 km from Attur, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for West Rajapalayam?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 private primary school for West Rajapalayam.

What crops or land-use details are reported for West Rajapalayam?

For West Rajapalayam, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Corn and Tapioca, net sown area is 474 hectares and irrigated land is 414 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near West Rajapalayam?

The page shows 16 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for West Rajapalayam. These records include 9 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.